Posts by Crandall & Pera Law, LLC
Was An Ohio Birth Injury To Blame?
Did you hear beeping from monitors while you were in labor and wonder what it meant? Was your baby rushed away and resuscitated after birth? Has your baby or toddler been referred for a consult with a pediatric neurologist? In any of these situations, something may have gone wrong during the delivery of your baby.…
Read MoreWhy is it hard to identify a heart attack?
You were running with some of your friends when you felt an unusual sensation. Your chest was tight, and you felt lightheaded. Shortly after the symptoms, you passed out, but the emergency team that was called was able to stabilize you and take you in to the hospital for care. There, it wasn’t clear what…
Read MoreDiagnosing skin cancer alongside other skin conditions
Ohio residents and millions of other Americans are dealing with skin cancer. Even more individuals are dealing with skin issues like psoriasis, eczema and rosacea. Some may wonder if having one of these skin conditions can make it more difficult for a dermatologist to spot skin cancer. Rosacea affects around 16 million Americans. It can…
Read MoreNine conditions that doctors commonly misdiagnose
Below are nine conditions that doctors commonly misdiagnose in Ohio and across the U.S. Someone who has been diagnosed with a serious condition, regardless of whether it’s on this list or not, should consider getting a second or even third opinion. First, doctors often mistake fibromyalgia for lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or another rheumatic disease. Celiac…
Read MoreUnion leaders express frustration over nurse treatment
The president of the national union of nurses had some harsh words for the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, calling the hospital system “so stupid and tone-deaf “for the way it has dealt with nurses and their concerns about patient safety. National union leaders came to Cincinnati in September after two nurses, who were also…
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report names Crandall & Pera among best Law Firms 2020
We are proud to announce that our firm features prominently in the 2020 edition of Best Law Firms, compiled annually by U.S. News & World Report. Receiving this ranking was an incredible honor. We also are proud to announce the success of Steve Crandall, named as “Lawyer of the Year” on the Best Lawyers 2020…
Read MoreJudge upholds record medical malpractice award
The damages in medical malpractice cases in Ohio and around the country are often high because the patients who are affected may require costly medical treatment for the rest of their lives. This is especially true when the victim is an infant. In July, a jury in Maryland awarded the mother of a baby who…
Read MoreCDC issues warning as vaping injuries spread nationwide
People in Ohio may be at risk of injury or serious illness linked to e-cigarette use, commonly known as vaping. After a spate of reported vaping-related illnesses across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning about an unknown lung disease. Doctors and researchers nationwide are struggling to diagnose at least…
Read MoreA single brain injury may lead to significant issues
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a condition only found in the brain during a post-mortem examination. There are no tests for it. However, it has some specific signs that manifest as it progresses, including aggression and suicidal thoughts. A build-up of the protein tau causes CTE, and it is usually associated only with individuals who have…
Read MoreMisdiagnosis can lead to issues for OHS patients
When Ohio residents go to a doctor or hospital for treatment, they expect to receive a correct diagnosis and effective treatment. However, far too many patients continue to receive inaccurate diagnoses. As a result, they may not get effective treatments for their conditions, which can progress and worsen over time. One condition that is often…
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